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FL62 VST

2012 Honda Accord

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,754 mi
Last recorded107,754 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Honda Accord76,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 VST
MakeHonda
ModelAccord
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,754 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 107,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged N/S/R hand brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 100,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,235 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,298 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 85,297 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 71,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,373 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,988 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Accord?

Based on 2,311,969 MOT tests across 198,303 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,661
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
198,303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78,175
position lamp(s) not working 60,219
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53,983
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,621
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FL62 VST is a 2012 Honda Accord in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Honda Accord models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 76,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Accord fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL62 VST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Accord typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Honda Accord is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL62 VST registered?

FL62 VST is a 2012 Honda Accord, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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